Common use of COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS Clause in Contracts

COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS. Broker/Dealer and Distributor jointly agree to cooperate fully in any insurance regulatory investigation or proceeding or judicial proceeding arising in connection with the Annuity Contracts marketed under this Agreement. Broker/Dealer and Distributor further agree to cooperate fully in any securities regulatory investigation or proceeding or judicial proceeding with respect to Broker/Dealer, Distributor, their affiliates and their agents or representatives to the extent that such investigation o proceeding is in connection with an Annuity Contract marketed under this Agreement. Broker/Dealer shall furnish applicable federal and state regulatory authorities with any information or reports in connection with its services under this Agreement which such authorities may request in order to ascertain whether Golden American's operations are being conducted in a manner consistent with any applicable law ore regulation.